Temple Gopurams as Royal Defiance
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Temple Gopurams as Royal Defiance

April 30, 2026

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Most of the tall gopurams we see in South India today were built by Nayaka kings of Telugu origin. Most are three to four centuries old, built during and after the Vijayanagar period. Nayaka rulers reimagined Ram and Krishna as political and theological answers to the…

Crawford Hall Underpass: An appeal to tree-lovers
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Crawford Hall Underpass: An appeal to tree-lovers

April 30, 2026

Sir, I am a senior citizen aged over 81 and also a regular subscriber of Star of Mysore for many years. I can understand the concerns of the members of the Kukkarahalli Lake Protection Committee and other environmentalists regarding the opposition to construct an underpass or a Road Under Bridge at the Crawford Hall Junction….

Events Tomorrow

Events TOMORROW – MAY 1: Suttur Mutt, Mysuru

April 30, 2026

Moonlight Music-291, Vocal concert by Vid. Ballary M. Raghavendra, accompanied by Vid. Mathur Srinidhi on violin, Vid. Tumkur B. Ravishankar on mridanga and Vid. Sharath Koushik on ghata; Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji graces the occasion, Suttur Mutt, foot of Chamundi Hill, 6 pm.

Events Tomorrow

Events TOMORROW – MAY 1: Basava Samiti (Hebbal-Vijayanagar)

April 30, 2026

Sharana Sangama-317, Sri Basaveshwara Jayanti, Akkamahadevi Jayanti and Book Release Programme, Vachana Gayana Competition, 10 am; Vachana Gayana by Sri Shivarathreeshwara Akkana Balaga and Basava Samiti Members, 11 am; Book Release and staging of play ‘Bala Basava,’ JSS Mahavidyapeetha Publishing Division Director Prof. Morabada Mallikarjuna releases the books ‘Basava Vachana Chintana’ (authored by Prof. Morabada…

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